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Secnidazole
Latest prescription information about Secnidazole. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Secnidazole
Therapeutic Classification : Antiretroviral Agents
ICD Code : Y41.5
Trade Name(s): India- Ambiform Tab, Amitab Tab, Entosec Tab, Etisec Sachet, Flagentyl Tab, Prozactin Tab, Seckaa Tab, Secnil D-Syr, Secnil Forte Tab, Secnitor Tab, Sectop Tab, Secwin Forte Tab, Seczol Tab, Snida Tab, Tada -DS FC, SAF -S. International- Ambese, Amebin, Amecdal, Bianos, Daksol, Deprozol, Ecuzol, Esnidazol, Fazol, Flagentyl, Gisistin, Gynerium, Italnidazol, Maxidazol, Minovag, Pazidol, Raserdazol, Sabima, Secdazol, Secnichem, Secnidal, Secnidazol Calox, Secnidazol Genfar, Secnidazol MK, Secnihexal, Secnivax, Seczol, Strebenzol, Tagera Forte, Unidazol, Xamex, Yardel. Other Name : Secnidazolum, Secnidazol. Why it is prescribed (Indications) : This medication is an antiamoebic agent, prescribed for giardiasis and amoebiasis. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Dosage & When it is to be taken : Adult: PO- Invasive amoebiasis- The recommended dose is 1.5 g/day for 5 days. Amoebiasis; Giardiasis; Trichomoniasis Single dose of 2 gm. How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food. Warnings and Precautions : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of blood disorder. * Avoid alcohol consumption while taking this medication. Side Effects : Gastrointestinal- Nausea, mouth ulcer and stomach pain. Miscellaneous- Hives, rashes and decreased white blood cell counts. *Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store it at room temperature. |
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